Work and Travel in Italy

  Italy

• All Other Areas in Italy: 
Lecce,  Gallipoli

Length of Position: From 4 weeks to 6 months.
Dates: Throughout the year

Description: The paid work placement programme in hotels and rural accommodation in Italy is designed for stays of between 1 and 6 months. Participants improve their linguistic skills and level of communication, as well as gain a deeper understanding of the Italian labour market. The programme is designed for participants from countries throughout the world.

The paid work placement programme in Italy may be combined with an intensive language course for foreigners. Participants with an advanced language level may opt to commence work placement directly, without the need to take part in any language courses.

Highlights: * Preparatory language course prior to internship (if desired)
* Accommodation (during the language course)
* Professional internship
* Tutoring
* Completion certificate
* Authorization and civil liability insurance

Qualifications:
- Participants must be between 18 and 35 years old. Previous experience is not necessary, but some hotels may give preference to participants who have already worked in the tourist industry.
- All applicants must be citizens of EU country and carry a valid EU passport.
- Some hotels require knowledge of English and / or German
- Previous experience is not necessary but helpful for the selection and the type of the placement.
- Motivated, healthy, independent.
- Open minded, flexibility regarding working hours etc.

Salary / Pay: The minimum guaranteed wage is between EUR 200 and EUR 400 per month, depending upon the establishment and the type of employment.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to European Participants.

Participants Travel to Italy Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Global Choices's Mission Statement: Global Choices is an organisation based in London and involved in international educational and cultural exchanges. We work with our partner organisations from all over the world to arrange placements and volunteering opportunities. We form an international platform for students and young people to experience a new culture and enhance their skills. We also provide job opportunities in the UK and abroad. Our programmes are classified in 5 types namely Working Holiday, Internships, Teaching Abroad, Volunteering and Courses. The programmes have different durations with various countries as destinations. We are constantly updating our online vacancies for Work and Travel USA, Work and Travel Spain, H2B USA and Internships USA.

Year Founded: 1994